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Bogaletch Gebre wins the first King Baudouin African Development Prize
The founder of KMG Ethiopia is recognized by the King Baudouin Foundation for her pioneering approach to empowering women and local communities and for her determination to combat Female Genital Mutilation in Ethiopia.
Read more...Women Reclaim our Seeds!
On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN AP) launches its campaign with the theme “Women Reclaim our Seeds” to celebrate the inspiring diversity and knowledge on seeds in the hands of women.
Read more...2013 MILEAD Fellowship
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa proudly announces the 2013 MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development) Fellows. The 28 selected MILEAD Fellows represent Africa’s most promising young women leaders with the courage and commitment to lead and shape the future of Africa.
Read more...Iran Presidential Election: Women Banned
Women who put themselves forward as presidential candidates in Iran have been told they cannot run for election.
Read more...Russia: Kremlin Faces Barbs From All Sides on Human Rights
Russia is facing a renewed barrage of international criticism, led by the European Union, over its human rights record in connection with an ongoing clampdown on non-governmental organizations and a State Duma proposal to ban so-called "homosexual propaganda."
Read more...Afghanistan: Rising numbers of women jailed for 'moral crimes', says HRW
The number of women and girls in Afghanistan imprisoned for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the past 18 months, a rights group says.
Read more...Pakistan: Taking a stand: Shad Begum vows to continue fighting for voting rights
Human rights activist and peace award winner Shad Begum vowed to continue her struggle for women’s voting rights in Lower Dir, especially as a large number of women were denied their right to vote on Election Day.
Read more...Afghanistan's parliament fails to pass women's rights legislation
The women's rights law was approved by Karzai in 2009, but has been blocked by conservative MPs.
Read more...Malta: Women’s confederation irked by Gozo bishop homily on abortion
Gozo bishop talks about abortion and "womens' pseudo-rights" during homily dedicated to women.
Read more...Indonesia: Adat Law Needs to Adhere to Human Rights Standards
This week a joint United Nations Development Program and the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency project Strengthening Access to Justice in Indonesia (SAJI) held its fourth workshop in Palu, Central Sulawesi.
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